Electrician

Graphic Packaging International; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a journey-level electrician to troubleshoot, service, and install electrical systems across the facility, supporting production and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and hands-on problem solving with DCS, PLCs, and variable frequency drives.

Within your first year you can earn up to $100K, reflecting the demanding scope and variable shift requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with AC and DC drives, PLCs and motor controls; read schematics and blueprints.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication skills.
• Journeyman electrician with safety and quality focus, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, motor controls, PLCs, drives, transformers, lighting, instrumentation, valves and other electrical systems.
• Maintains and repairs process control systems including DCS and PLC equipment; manages controls for flow, pressure, temperature.
• Provides technical support using electrical testing equipment to locate faults and determine troubleshooting steps.
• Studies plans and orders to determine repair sequences and work requirements; applies NFPA 70 guidelines.

Skills

AC/DC Drives

PLC

Electrical Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical Journeyman Card

Tools

DCS

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

This is a journey-level position with strong electrical and instrumentation skills, within your first year you can earn up to $100K. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime. This position will work closely with the Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.

Position Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, motor controls, PLC’s, AC/DC Drives, transformers, motors, generators, lighting, instrumentation, valves and other electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment –Distribute Control System (DCS), PLC Equipment, variable speed drives, level, pressure and temperature controls, automatic and pneumatic controls for flow pressure, turbine generators, breakers and power distribution equipment.
• Provides technical support by operating a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions within the mill.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Application of NFPA Guidelines including publication 70 (National Electric Code).

Position Specifications

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Experience with AC and DC Drives, variable frequency drives, PLC and motor controls along with all types of electrical phasing
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and schematics
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools, as well as technical testing equipment consistent within the electrical field.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment by receiving and completing work orders; gathering tools and supplies to complete the work assigned
• Willing to update job knowledge thru participation in educational opportunities
• Respond and react to potential mechanical, electrical equipment and structural failures
• Diagnose and resolve electrical process abnormalities and malfunctions
• Willing to work rotating Shifts and overtime
• Journey level electrician

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods
• Awkward and/or reptitive movements
• Moving or lifting of equipment, materials and tools up to 50 lbs repeatedly for a 12 hr shift
• Climbing ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or movement within confined areas
• Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather
• Exposure to weather, dirt grease, fumes and heat

Desired Background

• 3-5 years of troubleshooting experience with close support of production equipment.
• Experience with electric motors, drives, & PLCs

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have Electrical Journeyman Card

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].